Senior Traffic Engineering Lead - Hybrid

King-County,-W; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

King County Road Services Division is seeking a Traffic Supervising Engineer IV to lead QA/QC for traffic elements across major capital and countywide projects. You will guide field studies, assess traffic control technologies, and manage our Traffic Count Program to meet evolving standards.

The role requires PE licensure, seven years of traffic operations experience, and five years of supervisory responsibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) or closely related field.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License required.
• WA Driver’s License or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Supervise field and office work for traffic safety investigations and responses to citizen traffic-related requests.
• Oversee High Crash Location Reporting, road closures, work zone traffic control, and related design activities.
• Provide QA/QC for traffic elements for capital and countywide projects.
• Oversee discretionary traffic services for contract cities.
• Perform or supervise in-house traffic studies and analyses, including review of consultant work.
• Oversee collision coding and development of the Annual Traffic Safety Report.
• Supervise staff supporting countywide Guardrail Programs.
• Review Special Use Permit applications for events (bike races, parades, etc.).
• Review legislative documents and provide recommendations.
• Provide litigation support to the PAO as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Traffic engineering

Project management

Supervisory experience

MUTCD knowledge

Education

BSCE in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) License

WA Driver’s License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

King County Road Services Division is seeking a Traffic Supervising Engineer IV to lead QA/QC for traffic elements across major capital and countywide projects. You will guide field studies, assess traffic control technologies, and manage our Traffic Count Program to meet evolving standards.

The role requires PE licensure, seven years of traffic operations experience, and five years of supervisory responsibility.